Could it be? The Nismo EV we’ve been waiting for? A sleek Nissan Ariya prototype was spotted at the Nurburgring recently, featuring several Nismo-like design features.
Nissan introduced the Ariya in 2020, its first dedicated EV in over a decade following the LEAF. The electric crossover currently tops out at 389 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque.
However, a Nissan Ariya Nismo electric model could offer significantly more performance. It would likely be more in line with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N (641 hp), Kia EV6 GT (576 hp), and Tesla Model Y Performance (456 hp).
Nismo, or Nissan Motorsports, is the brand’s performance division known for vehicles like the Nissan GT-R and 370Z Nismo.
Nissan’s Nismo also has (some) experience with electric racing vehicles. In 2011, Nissan launched the LEAF Nismo RC, touting it as the world’s first fully…